The map below shows majority race by area in Watkins Glen, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Watkins Glen racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Watkins Glen overall is white, making up 91.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 2.6%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the north places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Watkins Glen, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
91.4% |
Hispanic |
2.6% |
Black |
1.3% |
Asian |
2.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Watkins Glen, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
91.4% |
Hispanic |
2.6% |
Black |
1.3% |
Asian |
2.1% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Watkins Glen, NY
The map below shows diversity in Watkins Glen. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Watkins Glen Diversity Score
48
With a diversity score of 48 out of 100, Watkins Glen is about average for diversity versus other US cities. The most diverse area within Watkins Glen's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Watkins Glen.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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